Hopes for progress in long-standing talks between Iran and the United States remain fragile, as Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that Washington has yet to show a meaningful shift in its stance on lifting sanctions.
Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Tehran, ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared a candid message with the public: “Unfortunately, we’ve seen no clear change from the American side so far.”
His words carried the weight of years of strained diplomacy and economic hardship. “For the Iranian people to feel any relief, we need solid guarantees that the unfair sanctions—sanctions that have deeply affected daily life here—will truly be lifted,” he added. “We cannot afford to repeat the bitter lessons of the past.”
In a quiet but significant diplomatic move, Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi visited Tehran on Saturday. He brought with him elements of a new U.S. proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock on the nuclear issue. Oman has been quietly playing a behind-the-scenes role in trying to bridge the divide.
Just weeks ago, Iranian and U.S. negotiators concluded their fifth round of talks in Rome. While there was a flicker of hope, the path forward remains tough. One of the main sticking points is Iran’s uranium enrichment program—a subject where both sides remain deeply divided.
As ordinary Iranians continue to face the consequences of these unresolved tensions—higher prices, limited opportunities, and international isolation—many are hoping that words at the negotiation table will finally translate into action that changes lives.
